Subwoofer Reviews

Description: Powered, magnetically shielded subwoofer with two auxiliary bass radiators. Drive-units: long-excursion, 12" Kevlar-cone woofer, with 2" diameter voice-coil and 1" peak–peak excursion; two 12" passive drivers. High-pass and low-pass filters: not supplied (see review). Inputs: single balanced (XLR), unbalanced (RCA). Outputs: Single balanced (XLR) to additional subwoofer. Input sensitivity: +12dB to –6dBU; an input voltage of 6dBU with a –6dBU input sensitivity setting will produce a 100dB SPL output. Input impedance: 10k ohms balanced (XLR), unbalanced (RCA). Controls: Phase, 0–180°, variable; bass rolloff, 0, –2dB, –4dB, –6dB, –10dB at 20Hz. Built-in amplifier: class-AB, 400W peak at <0.05% THD. Frequency response: 18–120Hz, ±3dB. Distortion: <2% second and third harmonic at 1m on axis in half space (no level specified). Maximum peak SPL output, 30–85Hz, measured in half space at 1m: 112dB at 30Hz. Power switch: Selects Automatic (signal-sensing) or 12V DC trigger-controlled operation. Trigger inputs: 4-pin remote-control plug for triggering system power on when 12V DC is applied.
Dimensions: 20.2" (518mm) H by 18.8" (483mm) W by 18.1" (465mm) D. Weight: 81.4 lbs (37kg).
Finish: Black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: HTS4B PM2003084.
Price: $3750. Approximate number of dealers: 150. Warranty: 2 years parts & labor, nontransferable.
Manufacturer: Genelec OY, Lisalme, Finland. Genelec Inc., 7 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: (508) 652-0900. Fax: (508) 652-0909. Web: www.genelec.com.